Living wages could see a major boost. Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been set at $7.25 an hour. However, Democrats in Congress have a new proposal that would see it jump to $25. But some lawmakers say it’s still not enough. The Living Wage for All Act was introduced back in April and … Read more
It’s rough out there. Struggling to land a decent-paying job in a post-grad’s field of choice is a tale as old as time, especially in 2026 corporate America. But failing to secure a restaurant server job, or any minimum wage job for that matter, is a new kind of hell that many youngsters are experiencing, … Read more
They’re serving up attitude. A clip of two wait staffers discussing customer habits has sparked a debate on social media, after a restaurant rage bait post went viral on X. Right-wing shock jockey Royce Lopez reposted the clip from another account that allegedly featured fed-up food servers discussing the frustrating FOH (“front of house”) lifestyle. … Read more
Deceitful delivery? A new report reveals that Grubhub knowingly schemed to cheat its couriers out of minimum wage. According to Streetsblog, in 2024, the popular food delivery service began outsourcing a percentage of its orders to Relay, another delivery app exempt from NYC delivery-app minimum-wage requirements. Essentially and legally, starting in 2024, if you ordered … Read more
It’s time to reevaluate things. Nowadays, with people sharing every aspect of their romantic relationships online, it’s hard to know what’s real from what’s not. But according to experts — instead of comparing your romantic life to what you see on social media, pay attention to whether you’re receiving these specific “bare-minimum” behaviors from your … Read more
Broadcasting free agency was a “humbling” experience for Charles Barkley, who left “at minimum $100 million” on the table to return to Turner Sports amid uncertainty surrounding TNT’s NBA space. When appearing on “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” on Tuesday, Barkley was asked about his commitment to TNT following June’s shocking retirement bombshell … Read more
And this is just the tip of the iceberg. As if US gratuity culture hadn’t already reached a tipping point, a woman was horrified after a nail salon asked her for a minimum 75% extra for a beatification procedure. She detailed the gratuitous gratuity in a TikTok video with over 230,000 views. “Tipping culture in … Read more
A frustrated worker claims the “American dream is dead” as he struggles to make ends meet while he works multiple jobs and earns three times the minimum wage. Nic Sumners shared his aggravation on TikTok last month for how he was living and called out everyone who thought his way of life was normal. “Can … Read more
A viral social media video about a $25 McDonald’s “deal” recently sparked an online debate about California’s minimum wage increase. A TikTok user who posts videos under the username @shannon_montipaya shared the video on Mar. 27. She was in the drive-thru of a Southern California McDonald’s location when she saw a sign for a 40-piece Chicken McNugget meal deal, … Read more
Consumers in California should expect to pay big bucks for a Big Mac once the state’s minimum wage increase goes into effect this spring. As businesses consider passing costs on to consumers, Fat Brands chairman Andy Wiederhorn stated “someone’s got to pay” for the jump in wages. “The consumers who are voters must have known what they … Read more
A mom has gone viral on TikTok for sharing her decision to create a secret bank account and hide it from her husband, who isn’t pulling his weight with their newborn. The viral clip might be short in length – it’s a mere six seconds long – but delves into the complicated topic of financial autonomy within relationships. And … Read more
Yes, New Yorkers, it’s OK to slow down a bit. Marisa Jo Mayes, startup co-founder of Spacetime Monotasking and a digital creator in Phoenix, Ariz., recently stole the Internet’s attention for coining “Bare Minimum Mondays,” an ethos which prioritizes doing less work on most people’s least favorite day of the week. Ahead, a look at … Read more
If you can’t figure out how to fit a whole workout into your busy schedule, you’re in luck. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that just 11 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every day can lower the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death. Aerobic activities … Read more
Gentlemen, take note. A dating coach has gone viral after sharing the five “bare minimum” qualities a person should look for in a reliable partner — particularly among men. A video on Tiktok — posted just in time for Valentine’s Day — features Jacob Lucas, a self-styled, “professional” dating coach. He details the moves boyfriends … Read more